I admit, my experiences as a student in asynchronous online discussions (AODs) were mixed. In some classes, the instructor never participated, and students either copied and pasted whole passages or said little. In other classes, not knowing there were assigned readings, I did what I wanted. I often encounter students who have little expectations of…
For the last five years, Kansas City educators have been visiting high schools across the country in search of great examples of real world learning including client projects, entrepreneurial experiences, internships, college credits, and industry recognized credentials. Last month, a group of principals visited rural, suburban and urban Chicagoland high schools featuring real world learning…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, perhaps in the form of ungraded student work that’s slowly suffocating you, Taylor Swift came out with her eleventh studio album, All Tortured Poets, last month. She is, of course, best known for her songs about love, relationships, and heartbreak. But they’re not just about breakups, but…
It was one of the most significant days in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court. On May 17, 1954, the nine justices unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that schools segregated by race did not provide an equal education. Students could no longer be barred from a school because of the color…
School Specialty today announced the 2024 winners of its annual Crystal Apple Awards, which celebrate teachers who embody inspiration, leadership, and passion in teaching. Each year, students, parents, administrators, fellow teachers, family, and friends nominate teachers who go above and beyond to touch the lives of students every day. School Specialty selects 10 finalists from…
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Reading Time: 3 minutes College ― it should be an exciting time and the ideal space for learning and personal growth, yet many of today’s students are struggling more than ever. Between recovering from an isolating pandemic and experiencing a fluctuating job market, students are tackling academic pressures, social anxiety, emotional stress, financial worries and…
When students reach high school math, play typically disappears from the curriculum. But Kathy Sun is discovering new ways to bring play into high school math. A student’s math identity is usually focused on procedural proficiency rather than a broader view of mathematical contributions and community, said Sun, a researcher and professor at Santa Clara…
There is a famous phrase amongst Indigenous people about walking in two worlds: one being a path of traditional teachings, and the other being a path in the western world. I’ve related to and reflected on this statement all throughout my educational journey, but especially as I’ve worked to instill Native language & culture in…
By: Lizette Valles Recently, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, served as a vibrant venue for the first-ever International Micro School Conference hosted by Microschools.com, Mysa, and Prenda. This event gathered a global community of microschool leaders, educators, researchers, social entrepreneurs, and innovators, all sharing a common goal: to explore…